A practical guide: travelling by coach to a major festival: boarding, accommodation and a safe return journey. How to check that the mass event has been co-ordinated with transport, accommodation and the meeting point, and how to prepare your documents, luggage, allow for extra time and what to do upon arrival.
Читати статтю →A practical guide: how to get home by bus after a long trip around Europe. How to check your return journey, luggage and the route from the drop-off point; how to prepare your documents and luggage; how to allow plenty of time; and what to do upon arrival.
Читати статтю →The topic ‘How not to mix up your luggage when changing buses’ requires not a short list of random tips, but a systematic approach. At the heart of the plan is keeping track of every movement and making a distinctive mark. Passengers must keep an eye on their luggage the whole way, from the moment they leave home until the moment when
Читати статтю →The topic ‘Changes to bus timetables after booking: what to check’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a systematic approach. The plan centres on the new departure time, platform, connections and boarding. Passengers need to be able to visualise the entire journey from leaving home to the moment they board the bus.
Читати статтю →A ready-made package and a self-organised itinerary should be compared to ensure they yield the same result. The number of days or the name of the country do not necessarily mean the same number of nights’ accommodation or the same length of stay.
Читати статтю →It’s more convenient to be prepared for an early arrival by having your bits and bobs already packed. Rummaging through bags for things just a few minutes before you leave creates a fuss and increases the risk of leaving something behind.
Читати статтю →Being mentally prepared and actually being able to leave the house with all your belongings are two different things. A quick run-through helps you check that you’re organised without the real rush.
Читати статтю →When using the Swiss search function, it is particularly important to enter your cards and travel passes correctly. An attractive price may be calculated for a passenger with a discount that you do not actually have.
Читати статтю →Commuter services should be checked separately from long-distance trains. The fact that a commuter train does not appear in the usual search for compartment seats does not mean that there is no commuter route.
Читати статтю →On the train, you can read, watch videos or work, but the signal strength may vary along the route. Power sockets and Wi-Fi are useful facilities, but they shouldn’t be relied upon when planning an important call without a backup plan.
Читати статтю →Würzburg: the Baroque residence and the hillsides overlooking the Main. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local insights, a return itinerary and answers to your questions.
Читати статтю →Chartres: the cathedral on the hill and the lower town. Ideas for a walk after the coach tour, local insights, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
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